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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LM03 UMYMOT history

LM03 UMY is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 27 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 93,750 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2025.

LM03 UMY blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 May 2026
Mileage
93,750 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,529 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 UMY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 May 2026
Latest MOT test
28 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 UMY was last recorded at 93,750 miles on 28 May 2025, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,724 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
3,529 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,750 miles
  • 2024 – 91,503 miles
  • 2023 – 87,055 miles
  • 2022 – 82,071 miles
  • 2020 – 81,822 miles
  • 2019 – 81,501 miles
  • 2018 – 81,453 miles
  • 2017 – 79,431 miles
  • 2016 – 75,635 miles
  • 2015 – 70,540 miles
  • 2013 – 64,820 miles
  • 2012 – 61,976 miles
  • 2011 – 54,841 miles
  • 2010 – 49,371 miles
  • 2009 – 44,797 miles
  • 2008 – 39,739 miles
  • 2007 – 35,087 miles
  • 2006 – 30,406 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,750 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,750 miles (+26)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    93,750 miles
    Test number
    889279741261
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Fail93,724 miles (+2,221)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,724 miles
    Test number
    826794616812
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass91,503 miles (+4,448)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    91,503 miles
    Test number
    961294877102
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive needs attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass87,055 miles (+4,984)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2024
    Odometer
    87,055 miles
    Test number
    499932467500
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive really bad leak advise inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking block missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass82,071 miles (+249)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    82,071 miles
    Test number
    502790543984
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside of both front discs / pitted /worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside of both rear discs pitted / worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass81,822 miles (+321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    81,822 miles
    Test number
    737331196288
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass81,501 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    81,501 miles
    Test number
    997681222275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,453 miles (+2,022)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    81,453 miles
    Test number
    531465047481
    • AdvisoryOil leak,n/s/r tyre split

  9. Pass79,431 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    79,431 miles
    Test number
    260339483068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail79,423 miles (+3,788)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,423 miles
    Test number
    859510117944
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass75,635 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    75,635 miles
    Test number
    240441128659
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner wear

  12. Fail75,635 miles (+5,095)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,635 miles
    Test number
    373107134579
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner wear

  13. Pass70,540 miles (+5,720)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    70,540 miles
    Test number
    235586435076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner sidewall damaged

  14. Pass64,820 miles (+2,844)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    64,820 miles
    Test number
    629131863315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,976 miles (+7,135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    61,976 miles
    Test number
    297772552387
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass54,841 miles (+5,470)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    54,841 miles
    Test number
    106855331369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,371 miles (+4,574)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    49,371 miles
    Test number
    353575930390
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn

  18. Pass44,797 miles (+5,058)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    44,797 miles
    Test number
    140148849317
    • NoteFront brake pads starting to get low

  19. Pass39,739 miles (+4,652)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    39,739 miles
    Test number
    771898238359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,087 miles (+4,681)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    35,087 miles
    Test number
    934052757334
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass30,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    30,406 miles
    Test number
    260402566357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail30,406 miles (+133)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,406 miles
    Test number
    412152166341
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass30,273 miles (+4,091)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    30,273 miles
    Test number
    254552386213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    26,182 miles
    Test number
    812844296013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 UMY

Does LM03 UMY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 UMY expired on 27 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 UMY?
The MOT on LM03 UMY expired on 27 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 UMY done?
LM03 UMY was recorded at 93,750 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2025, an average of 3,529 miles a year.
Has LM03 UMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 UMY has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LM03 UMY ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LM03 UMY find?
LM03 UMY passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2025 with 6 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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